The highlight of Sunday’s action at
the Curragh is, of course, the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas
(4.10), in which Aidan O’Brien saddles four, including the ante
post market leader, Happily. The Master of Ballydoyle has already won
the Curragh Classic seven times and must be feared, but one that
could give us a run for our money is Who’s Steph, who’s
available at 10/1 in the ante post price lists.
Ger Lyons’ Zoffany filly proved her
effectiveness on top of the ground when keeping on well to win the
Derrinstown Stud 1,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown two weeks ago,
accounting for Algabragh and Chia Luna in the process, and could
conceivably improve again for this stiffer test of stamina. She’s
needs to, because she’s officially rated 9lb inferior to Happily
and 11lb inferior to Clemmie but, having already won on good,
yielding and heavy going, she should run her race whatever the
weather in Dublin between now and Sunday afternoon and looks a shade
overpriced.
Her performance at Leopardstown clearly
impressed leading owner George Strawbridge, who stepped in to
purchase her afterwards and paid €30,000 to
supplement her for this race. She looks a sporting wager at the odds
on offer.
Selection:
Curragh 4.10 Who’s Steph
to win (10/1 with Totesport)
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